Rick Griffin
1944–1991
Introduction
Richard Alden Griffin (June 18, 1944 – August 18, 1991) was an American artist and one of the leading designers of psychedelic posters in the 1960s. He was a key figure in the underground comix movement as a founding member of the Zap Comix collective. Griffin was closely identified with the Grateful Dead, designing some of their best-known posters and album covers including Aoxomoxoa. His work within the surfing subculture included both film posters and his comic strip, Murphy.
Wikidata identifier
Q3431550
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Introduction
Known for his illustrations, comics, and posters associated with surfing and psychedelia in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, cartoonist, graphic artist, illustrator, painter, poster artist
ULAN identifier
500126248
Names
Rick Griffin, Richard Alden Griffin
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed January 2, 2026.
